Kharar, 14 November (Davinder Kaur Sahota):- Inspector Kailash Bahadur, after taking charge as the new Station House Officer (SHO) of Gharuan Police Station, said that eradicating drug abuse and drug trafficking from the area would be his top priority. Inspector Kailash Bahadur, who has been transferred from Ropar, assumed the responsibility following the transfer of former SHO SI Balwinder Singh.
He said strict action would be taken against drug traffickers and that those involved in the drug trade in the area would not be spared. He appealed to the general public to inform the police about individuals selling drugs so that legal action could be taken against such elements.
He also warned medical store operators against selling prohibited medicines and said that action would be taken against those violating the rules.
He further stated that the police would soon hold a meeting with prominent local residents, councillors and medical store owners to discuss joint efforts to prevent drug abuse and trafficking, along with other local issues.
